Link Report for Sunday 8/27

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Sunday's Daily Menu:

 

All times are Central

 

Colorado Springs: TBD at New Orleans (Marlins), 12:30 PM pre-game, 1:00 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

Dan Karcher, the longtime play-by-play voice of the Sky Sox is on Twitter @SkySoxKarch; joining him again this season is Dan Acheson (@Dan_Acheson)

 

MiLB.TV -- for subscribers; all Colorado Springs games, home and away, will be available to watch via MiLB.TV's $49.99 season-long package ($12.99 to pay for a single month). The audio feed is from the home team. The video of each game is archived online, which is a nice feature. All MiLB.TV details available at the link.

 

NOTE: Notice that on MiLB.TV's page, you can click on "Filter", then "Milwaukee Brewers", and you'll see just the Crew's organizational TV lineup.

 

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Biloxi: RHP Luis Ortiz at home vs. Jacksonville (Marlins), 4:45 PM pre-game, 5:05 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

Chris Harris is the play-by-play voice of the Shuckers. Follow Chris on Twitter @CHarris731. We'll be linking to his fantastic "Shuck Dynasty" blog. Erik Bremer (@Erik_Bremer) joins Chris often. All games, home and away, are scheduled to be radio broadcast.

 

MiLB.TV - Eight of the ten Southern League teams telecast their home games, and Biloxi is among them. Only games in Chattanooga and Mobile won't be available.

 

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Carolina: RHP Marcos Diplan at Myrtle Beach (Sox), 1:50 PM pre-game, 2:05 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

We look forward to Mudcats audio with Greg Young (@gregyoungjr), especially after going without gameday audio for much of the Brewers' stay in Brevard County.

 

MiLB.TV - Yes, Carolina home games will be on MiLB.TV, sweet. It appears three other Carolina League teams (Salem, Myrtle Beach, and Winston-Salem) broadcast as well.

 

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Wisconsin: RHP Carlos Herrera at Clinton (Mariners), 1:40 PM pre-game, 2:00 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

Chris Mehring is back to do his customary fantastic work as the Voice of the Rattlers. Follow him on Twitter @CMehring; we'll link to Chris' infamous blog often -- Rattler Radio.

 

MiLB.TV - Eight of the 16 Midwest League teams telecast their home games, and Wisconsin, once again, is among them. We'll let you know when a road TV feed is available.

 

In 2017, fifteen games will be broadcast on Spectrum Sports in Wisconsin, available on channel 32 and in HD on channel 1332. We'll keep you posted with our "DVR Alerts" days in advance.

 

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Helena: RHP Harold Chirino at Billings (Reds), 4:45 PM pre-game, 5:05 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

Garrett Greene (@Garrett_Greene) has your H-Crew coverage for 2017

 

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Maryvale: Idle

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Follow Sunday's action as it happens with box score / game log links:

 

Colorado Springs

 

Biloxi

 

Carolina

 

Wisconsin

 

Helena

 

MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers

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Look for these just prior to the respective game times --

 

Colorado Springs Media Notes - Linked on the Sky Sox official blog

 

Biloxi Media Notes - Linked on the Shuck Dynasty blog

 

Carolina Media Notes - Linked on the Mudcats official blog

 

Wisconsin Media Notes - Linked on the Rattler Radio blog

 

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STANDINGS:

 

AAA - Pacific Coast League American Northern Division

 

AA - Southern League South Division

 

High-A - Carolina League Southern Division

 

A - Midwest League Western Division

 

Pioneer League North Division

 

Arizona League Central Division

 

Dominican Summer League San Pedro Division

 

Dominican Summer League North Division

 

NOTE: Divisional standings for the two DSL teams point to the same shared page link.

 

NOTE #2: The Standings Links above will reflect second-half standings for Biloxi, Carolina, and Wisconsin. You can easily then click on "Overall Standings" once you've reached the initial link.

 

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Sortable individual stat pages:

 

Colorado Springs

 

Biloxi

 

Carolina

 

Wisconsin

 

Helena

 

Maryvale

 

DSL Brewers

 

DSL Brewers/Indians

 

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Weather.com:

 

New Orleans, LA

 

Biloxi, MS

 

Myrtle Beach, SC

 

Clinton, IA

 

Billings, MT

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Farmhand birthdays --

 

RHP Matt Smith - 24 (2016 34th round pick saw action at three levels last season, on 60-day DL)

 

Maryvale IF Francisco Thomas - 19 (8th round , 2016)

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Timber Rattler DVR Alert

 

WED. 8/30 vs. Beloit (Athletics), 7:00 PM

 

Spectrum Sports are available on channel 32 and in HD on channel 1332 in Eastern Wisconsin

 

Last TV game of the season.

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Final: Clinton 1, Wisconsin 0

 

LumberKings Beat Rattlers 1-0 with Run in Ninth

Clinton shuts out Rattlers for second time in the series

By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

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The highlight of today's tough loss summed up nicely in 140 characters in this Timber Rattlers TWEET:

 

Carlos Herrera's Line: 6IP, 2H, BB, 6K, 77 pitches/51 strikes. Retired 16 in a row after leadoff double in 1st inning #TRatNation #Brewers

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Wisconsin Box Score

 

The only extra base hit for the Rattlers was a double for Dallas Carroll (1-for-3, 2B). Carroll is now just shy of 100 Midwest League plate appearances and has a respectable .276 BA / .357 OBP / .391 SLG slash line.

 

Wisconsin Game Log

 

The Rattlers gave up just 3 hits over the first 8 innings, but unfortunately 3 more hits in the 9th inning led to the game's only run.

 

Clinton Bottom of the 9th

Pitching Change: Jordan Desguin replaces Chase Williams.

- Jhombeyker Morales singles on a ground ball to left fielder Joantgel Segovia.

- Nick Zammarelli flies out to center fielder Zach Clark.

- Yojhan Quevedo singles on a line drive to center fielder Zach Clark. Jhombeyker Morales to 2nd.

- Joe Rizzo flies out to center fielder Zach Clark. Jhombeyker Morales to 3rd.

- With Gareth Morgan batting, Yojhan Quevedo advances to 2nd on defensive indifference.

- Gareth Morgan singles on a line drive to left fielder Joantgel Segovia. Jhombeyker Morales scores. Yojhan Quevedo to 3rd.

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Sky Sox Clinch First Postseason Berth Since 1997

Colorado Springs wins PCL American Northern Division after OKC loss Sunday

By Robby Veronesi / Colorado Springs Sky Sox

 

 

The Colorado Springs Sky Sox clinched their first postseason berth in 20 years Sunday afternoon, winning the Pacific Coast League American Northern Division for the first time in team history.

 

Despite their series finale with the New Orleans Baby Cakes being cancelled due to wet grounds at the Shrine on Airline, the Sky Sox still clinched the division after the Omaha Storm Chasers defeated the Oklahoma City Dodgers, 3-0, in game one of Sunday afternoon's doubleheader at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in the Sooner State.

 

Colorado Springs will face the Memphis Redbirds (St. Louis Cardinals), champions of the American Southern Division, in a best-of-five series beginning September 6 at 6:05 p.m. MT at AutoZone Park in West Tennessee. The Sox play on the road for the first two games of the series before the two teams head back to Security Service Field for game three on Friday, September 8, with if-necessary games four and five on Saturday, September 9, and Sunday, September 10.

 

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Congratulations to all involved in the Sky Sox 2017 season!

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Sky Sox clinch PCL American North title

Colorado Springs making first postseason appearance since 1997

By Michael Avallone / MiLB.com

 

 

Colorado Springs manager Rick Sweet guided his club to the franchise's first postseason appearance in 20 years. (Bobby Stevens photo / MiLB.com)

 

Without throwing a pitch or swinging a bat Sunday, Colorado Springs punched its ticket to return to the playoffs for the first time in 20 years.

 

After remnants of Hurricane Harvey canceled the Triple-A Brewers affiliate's game in New Orleans and spoiled the chance to clinch the Pacific Coast League American Northern Division title outright, the Sky Sox celebrated on their bus out of town after second-place Oklahoma City lost the first game of its doubleheader with Omaha.

 

With eight games remaining in the regular season, the organization notched its first division title since 1995 and just the third in franchise history. The Sky Sox were affiliated with the Rockies when they last made the playoffs in 1997.

 

"It's exciting for everybody, especially some of the younger players who are getting their first opportunity to play in the postseason," Colorado Springs skipper Rick Sweet said. "It's the first step, but it's the hardest one and the longest. Now that it's done, it's time to turn our attention to the smaller, shorter steps."

 

Led offensively by top Brewers prospect Lewis Brinson and No. 12 Brett Phillips, the Sky Sox stand third in the league in batting average (.290) and runs (783), which enabled them to open up a 9.5-game lead over the Dodgers entering Sunday. Their 77 wins mark the most since the franchise won 78 in 2004 and the sixth time since 2000 they will finish with a winning record.

 

"We started talking about what we wanted to accomplish in Spring Training," Sweet said. "I told some people last year that [2017] would be a big year for us. When we were putting the club together in spring, we laid out what was needed from our players to do this. We're a young club and our players have grown, matured and stayed focused the entire season. It's very, very gratifying to see all of these guys progress the way they have."

 

A 27-year Minor League manager, Sweet knows the hardships of leading a team with so many moving parts. But as the Sky Sox prepare to face the Memphis Redbirds in the semifinals, he credited the Milwaukee organization for giving him the young prospects to get the job done with.

 

"It is a tough job, but our success is a testament to the Brewers," the skipper said. "We've got a lot of good, young players. Even if we lose some, we have others who can capably replace them. I attribute that to what the organization has done the last few years. With some of the guys we've sent up to the Majors, even the ones that have come back do so with a good attitude. That's been a big part of the winning environment in the bigs and here in Triple-A."

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AUDIO via the Sky Sox Soundcloud: Part One of a conversation with Athletic Trainer Aaron Hoback

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Express hopeful home stand will not feel effects of Harvey

Kevin Lyttle, American-Statesman (Austin, TX) Staff

 

Weather permitting – the forecast looks poor – the Express hope to begin their season-ending home stand Monday night against Colorado Springs.

 

Despite nearly 10 inches of rain, Dell Diamond is in reasonable shape, according to a club official, with the tarp on the infield since Friday night and no apparent wind damage to the park.

 

The Express are flying back home from Nashville, Tenn., on Monday morning. Colorado Springs, however, had to change travel plans. The Sky Sox were scheduled to fly here from New Orleans; instead they will fly to Dallas and then take a bus to Round Rock.

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Trent Clark had himself a walking binge over the weekend. 9 BBs Friday-Sunday.

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Mudcats lose late lead in 6-5 walk-off loss

Carolina lost a 4-1 lead in the eighth and saw its win streak end at four straight in Sunday's loss

By Carolina Mudcats

 

Marcos Diplan pitching for the 2017 Carolina Mudcats at Five County Stadium. (RJHennessy Photography)

 

Carolina Box Score

 

Egad, things were ugly for Carolina on Sunday. The Mudcats had a 4-3 lead heading into the 9th, but gave up a run to send things into extra innings. After getting run in top of the 10th, Carolina would cough up a pair of runs to give Myrtle Beach a walk off win.

 

The game featured nice performances from Marcos Diplan (6.2 IP, 1 ER), Monte Harrison (who had three hits) and a streaking Lucas Erceg (whose batting average has risen to .257 after getting two more hits).

 

Pitching Summary:

 

Marcos Diplan: 6.2 IP, 6 hits, 1 ER, 0BB, 6K

Frank Lopez: 0.2 IP, 2 hits, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1K

Brad Kuntz: 1.2 IP, 3 hits, 1 ER, 1BB, 1K, blown save

Luke Barker: 0.0 IP, 2 hits, 1 ER, 2BB, 0K, blown save, lose

 

Hitting Summary:

 

Corey Ray: 2-4, 2B, BB

Monte Harrison: 3-5, 2B, SB

Lucas Erceg: 2-4, 2B, BB

 

Harrison has stolen 16 bases for Carolina but only been caught once. He has an .834 OPS between A- and A+ ball.

 

Carolina Game Log

 

The bottom of the 10th was a nightmare for Carolina. Luke Barker came in and gave up two singles and two walks. Add in an error by Barker - and the Mudcats were doomed.

 

Myrtle Beach Bottom of the 10th

Pitching Change: Luke Barker replaces Brad Kuntz.

Tyler Alamo singles on a line drive to right fielder Corey Ray.

Eddy Martinez walks. Tyler Alamo to 2nd.

Tyler Pearson reaches on a force attempt, throwing error by pitcher Luke Barker. Tyler Alamo to 3rd. Eddy Martinez to 2nd.

Roberto Caro walks. Tyler Alamo scores. Eddy Martinez to 3rd. Tyler Pearson to 2nd.

Connor Myers singles on a ground ball to center fielder Monte Harrison. Eddy Martinez scores. Tyler Pearson to 3rd. Roberto Caro to 2nd.

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Shuckers hit back-to-back-to-back home runs in crucial win over Jacksonville

Jacob Nottingham records second career multi-homer game in the win

By Biloxi Shuckers

 

Jacob Nottingham celebrates his second home run of Sunday night in the seventh inning. (Hunter Reed)

 

Biloxi Shuckers Box Score

 

 

Quick Summary:

BILOXI, MS - The Biloxi Shuckers hit back-to-back-to-back home runs for the first time in franchise history, coming back to beat the first-place Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 10-5 on Sunday night. Angel Ortega , Javier Betancourt , and Jacob Nottingham each went deep in the seventh inning to keep Biloxi alive in the playoff race.

 

With eight games remaining, the Shuckers are 4.0 games behind the first-place Jumbo Shrimp in the South Division. They play Jacksonville three more times at MGM Park before heading to Mobile for a five-game series against the second-place BayBears to end the season.

Luis Ortiz went 4.0 innings in his first start in two weeks, allowing a two-run home run to John Norwood in the first inning but facing just one over the minimum in his final three frames. The righty struck out one and walked one while throwing 60 pitches.

--Biloxi Shuckers

 

Pitching Summary:

On the mound, Luis Ortiz (4.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K) started the game while Taylor Williams (2.0 IP, H, R, 3 K), Nick Ramirez (2.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, BB), and Matt Ramsey (1.0 IP, BB) provided the relief.

 

Hitting Summary:

Jacob Nottingham (2-5, 2 R, 3 RBI, 2 HR)

Gabriel Noriega (4-5, R, 2 RBI)

Angel Ortega (2-5, 2 R, 3 RBI, HR)

 

 

Biloxi Shuckers Game Log

 

Explosive 7th inning is difference maker in Shucker's win.

 

Biloxi Bottom of the 7th

 

Pitching Change: Esmerling De La Rosa replaces Miguel Del Pozo, batting 9th, replacing Dustin Geiger.

Troy Stokes Jr. called out on strikes.

Tyrone Taylor walks.

Jake Gatewood pops out to shortstop Cleuluis Rondon.

Gabriel Noriega singles on a ground ball to left fielder Austin Dean. Tyrone Taylor to 2nd.

Angel Ortega homers (8) on a fly ball to left field. Tyrone Taylor scores. Gabriel Noriega scores.

Javier Betancourt homers (6) on a fly ball to left center field.

Pitching Change: Jeff Kinley replaces Esmerling De La Rosa, batting 9th.

Jacob Nottingham homers (8) on a fly ball to left center field.

Nick Ramirez called out on strikes.

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Final: Billings 4, Helena 2

 

Brewers Drop Sunday Affair In Billings

Brewers bats quieted by Hunter Greene, Tyler Mondile in 4-2 loss at Dehler Park

By Garrett Greene / Helena Brewers

 

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Helena Box Score

 

In a game that will be much more well known as the pro mound debut of 2nd overall pick Hunter Greene, the Brewers mounted somewhat of a late comeback against the Mustangs, but fell short and took their 40th loss of the season in their 63rd game. Chad McClanahan, who has been much better at the plate as the season as worn on, got a double, as did KJ Harrison. Actually power had been the thing surprisingly missing from McClanahan's game as he has tremendous raw power, but has not seen translate to pro ball yet. League ISO is .164, while Chad is currently sitting at .089.

 

Alex Guenette was the only Brewer with two hits. Kenny Corey was the first batter faced by Hunter Greene, and Corey greeted Greene was a single.

 

Three members of the Brewers' staff gave up four runs, which isn't bad for a Pioneer League game. But their end-of-game ERAs are less inspiring: 7.22, 7.85, 6.97. Harold Chirino was the starter and allowed a run over three innings of work. His end product this year is not great, but I still like him as a prospect going forward. The young Venezuelan does not turn 20 until January. He throws in the low-mid 90s and has two nice offspeed pitches in a slider and changeup, but control is obviously still a significant issue.

 

Helena Game Log

 

After a promising start, a 9th inning rally quickly fizzled:

 

Helena Top of the 9th

Pitching Change: Connor Ryan replaces Tyler Buffett.

KJ Harrison doubles (10) on a line drive to left fielder Andy Sugilio.

Jay Feliciano singles on a line drive to left fielder Andy Sugilio. KJ Harrison scores.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Nic Pierre replaces Jay Feliciano.

Chad McClanahan grounds out, pitcher Connor Ryan to first baseman Montrell Marshall. Nic Pierre to 2nd.

Jose Gomez grounds out, second baseman Alejo Lopez to first baseman Montrell Marshall. Nic Pierre to 3rd.

Nick Roscetti called out on strikes.

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VIDEO TWEET via the Shuckers: Sunday's exciting game highlights

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Shuckers go back-to-back-to-back in stunner

Nottingham caps two-homer game, seventh-inning comeback

By Josh Jackson, MiLB.com

 

Several Nottingham quotes within...

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Erceg wins second Player of the Week award

Erceg led the Carolina League in OPS and RBIs between August 21 and August 27

By Gregory Young / Carolina Mudcats